13-Fight UFC Veteran Daron Cruickshank Released by Promotion

Daron
Cruickshank, a 13-time Octagon veteran and a cast member on
Season 15 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” has been released by the
UFC.

The 30-year-old lightweight announced the news via Twitter
on Tuesday.

“I’ve officially been released,” Cruickshank wrote. “It’s been a
pleasure and privilege to fight for the UFC. I am now currently
looking for a fight elsewhere.”

Cruickshank is coming off a third-round submission loss to Paul Felder
at UFC Fight Night in Boston on Jan. 17, his third consecutive
defeat within the promotion. Including a “TUF 20” finale bout
against K.J.
Noons that was ruled a no contest due to an accidental eye
poke, Cruickshank has not tasted victory since a three-round
verdict over Anthony
Njokuani in October 2014.

“The Detroit Superstar” went 6-6 in the Octagon, earning notable
wins over Yves Edwards
and Erik
Koch. The Michigan Top Team representative is 16-8 as a
professional overall, with nine wins via knockout or technical
knockout.